Halifax, NS. August 27th, 2025 – HARVEST is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever smart vending machine, now installed at IWK Health in Halifax. This tech-enabled unit offers hospital staff, patients, and visitors convenient access to healthy, chef-prepared grab & go options—available around the clock.

Raising the Bar on Convenient Nutrition
HARVEST is introducing a fresh approach to on-the-go eating in hospital environments. Stocked with nutrient-rich, made-from-scratch grab & go items—including new offerings not available in HARVEST restaurants—this vending machine provides a simple and seamless way to enjoy wholesome food anytime.

“Our goal has always been to make healthy food more accessible,” says Connor Stoilov, Founder and CEO of HARVEST. “We’re excited to bring HARVEST into a healthcare setting and to support the IWK community with options that align with today’s demand for quality, convenience, and care.”

Andrea Penney, RD, Manager of Business Development, Clinical Nutrition, Food Services at IWK Health, shares: “IWK Health is thrilled to offer more fresh, healthy food options to our patients, staff and visitors. HARVEST’s commitment to quality and nourishing choices makes this local favourite a great fit for what we’re building here at IWK.”

The IWK vending machine is the first of its kind for HARVEST, with additional locations planned for 2025 and beyond.

About HARVEST Clean Eats

Established in 2020, HARVEST Clean Eats is a Halifax-based fast-casual restaurant with ten locations and growing. HARVEST offers a selection of delicious power bowls, salads, sandwiches, smoothies, and specialty coffee. HARVEST’s chef-driven dishes are made with only the best quality fresh ingredients that are made in-house, from scratch daily.

HARVEST is here to prove that healthy can taste incredible. Our craveable, nutrient-dense meals are made from scratch daily using clean, high-quality ingredients — designed to fuel your lifestyle without ever compromising on flavour.

We believe in sourcing local and sustainable wherever possible, supporting regional growers and makers who share our values.

We believe in hospitality over transactions, creating a welcoming atmosphere where genuine connection matters just as much as great food.

And we believe in bringing people together over bold, globally inspired dishes — because the best meals don’t just nourish the body, they bring the world a little closer.

Each HARVEST location is thoughtfully designed to be an inclusive, inviting space for everyone — whether you’re grabbing your morning coffee, settling in for a healthy lunch, enjoying a late dinner, or refuelling after a workout.

Find HARVEST at harvestcleaneats.ca or on Instagram @harvestcleaneats

CONTACT:

Franchise Inquiries: Connor Stoilov - connor@orderharvest.ca

General Inquiries: Baylee Hood - baylee@orderharvest.ca

Marketing/Media Inquiries: VERGE MARKETING - info@vergemarketing.ca